Severus Alexander – Altar

Severus Alexander – Altar
Silver antoninianus (= double denarius), Rome, 249 - 251 A.D.
   
Obv. DIVO ALEXANDRO; Radiate head of Divus Severus Alexander r., with drapery on l. shoulder.
Rev. CONSECRATIO; Altar-enclosure with double panelled doors, flames rising from the top of the altar, sometimes with horns visible on either side.
   

   RIC (Decius) 98; RSC (Alexander) 597-8
   
Picture credit: Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger (Auction 369), 31.10.2001, lot 369


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